GREEN DAY

PUNK ROCK LEGENDS SINCE 1987

75M+ Records Sold
37 Years Active
5 Grammy Awards
"I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known" - Boulevard of Broken Dreams

The Green Day Story

1987

The Beginning

Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt form Sweet Children in Berkeley, California. Two teenagers with a shared love for punk rock and a dream to make music that matters.

1989

Green Day is Born

The band changes their name to Green Day, inspired by their love of marijuana. Tré Cool joins as drummer, completing the iconic trio that would change punk rock forever.

1994

Dookie Explosion

Their major-label debut "Dookie" sells over 10 million copies worldwide, bringing punk rock to the mainstream with hits like "Basket Case" and "When I Come Around".

2004

American Idiot Era

Green Day releases their rock opera masterpiece "American Idiot," a political punk rock symphony that defines a generation and wins multiple Grammy Awards.

Meet The Band

Billie Joe Armstrong

Lead Vocals, Guitar, Primary Songwriter

Born: February 17, 1972 (Oakland, CA)

Instruments: Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Harmonica

Fun Fact: Wrote "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" in just 20 minutes

Signature Guitar: "Blue" - 1956 Fender Stratocaster

"Punk rock is supposed to be fun. It's supposed to be about being yourself."

Mike Dirnt

Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Born: May 4, 1972 (Berkeley, CA)

Real Name: Michael Ryan Pritchard

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Vocals

Fun Fact: Childhood friend of Billie Joe since age 10

Signature Bass: Fender Precision Bass

"We're not trying to be the biggest band in the world. We're trying to be the best."

Tré Cool

Drums, Percussion

Born: December 9, 1972 (Germany)

Real Name: Frank Edwin Wright III

Instruments: Drums, Percussion, Accordion

Fun Fact: Joined Green Day at age 17, replacing John Kiffmeyer

Drum Kit: DW Drums with custom Green Day artwork

"I like to think of myself as the engine that drives the Green Day machine."

Discography

39/Smooth

1990

Their debut album that started it all

• At the Library

• Don't Leave Me

• I Was There

Dookie

1994

The breakthrough album that brought punk to the masses

• Basket Case

• When I Come Around

• Longview

• Welcome to Paradise

Insomniac

1995

Darker and more aggressive follow-up

• Brain Stew

• Jaded

• Walking Contradiction

American Idiot

2004

Rock opera masterpiece and political statement

• American Idiot

• Boulevard of Broken Dreams

• Holiday

• Wake Me Up When September Ends

21st Century Breakdown

2009

Another ambitious rock opera

• 21st Century Breakdown

• Know Your Enemy

• East Jesus Nowhere

Revolution Radio

2016

Return to their punk rock roots

• Bang Bang

• Revolution Radio

• Still Breathing

Legacy & Impact

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Inducted in 2015

5 Grammy Awards

Including Best Alternative Album

Broadway Musical

American Idiot ran for 422 performances

Defining Punk Rock for Generations

Green Day didn't just play punk rock – they redefined it for the modern era. From their humble beginnings in Berkeley's underground scene to becoming global superstars, they've maintained their authenticity while bringing punk's rebellious spirit to millions of fans worldwide.

Their influence extends far beyond music. "American Idiot" became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring political discourse and proving that punk rock could tackle serious subjects while remaining accessible. The album's success paved the way for countless bands and showed that rock opera wasn't dead.

Today, Green Day continues to tour, create, and inspire new generations of punk rockers. Their message remains the same: be yourself, question authority, and never lose that punk rock spirit.